2000 RANGE ROVER (P38) - 4.0 V8 BRAEMAR EDITION

KEY FACTS

• A very collectible limited-edition example of the handsome P38 Range Rover, with a high factory specification.
• This Range Rover is powered by a 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that produces 187bhp and 236lb-ft of torque, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with low-range gearing for off-road driving. The 4.0 is regarded by many as the most reliable of engines offered on this generation of Range Rover.
• Just 25 examples of the Braemar Edition P38 were built, exclusively offered through Scottish dealerships, and this is one of only 10 with the 4.0-litre V8 powertrain;
• The Braemar is the rarest P38 Range Rover with the exception of the Linley.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This luxurious 4x4 is finished in special Blenheim Silver paint and sits on 18-inch ‘Hurricane’ alloy wheels with new front tyres.
• One of the last vehicles built in the P38 production cycle, standard equipment on the Braemar included; rear picnic tables, factory fitted PlayStation 2, privacy glass, and lamp guards front and rear.
• The interior is dark Ash leather with walnut fascia and trim and a half-wood steering wheel. Some of the other standard Range Rover features include cruise control, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, a premium sound system, dual-zone climate control and electric windows.
• This vehicle comes with a full set of original owner’s handbooks, including a guide to the rear seat entertainment, a spare wheel and tools and a few years of detailed history and invoices. The vendor states it is clear that the vehicle has been well maintained throughout its life.

CONDITION

• No known body damage.
• The exterior of the vehicle is in good condition only showing minor marks and stone chips relative to the age and mileage.
• The leather interior has recently been re-connolised and is in very good condition, with some slight natural creasing on the seats, but no heavy wear.
• The wood trim and interior finishes are in generally good order, showing some scratches in the plastic of the centre console, and only minor wear elsewhere.
• The last MOT was carried out on 9 March 2021 at 136,952 miles where a small front coolant leak was noted as an advisory notice (now rectified), along with a deteriorated front offside drive shaft boot, some slight play in the front anti-roll bar ball joints, and some perishing to the offside rear tyre.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last service carried out was on 7 March 2021 at 136,900 miles where the engine oil and oil filter were replaced.
• The car has been very well maintained over the past few years with receipts and invoices totalling over £3,000.
• It has received recent new front brake discs, pads, and tyres.

SUMMARY

A rare example of the handsome modern classic 4x4; in one-of-25 ‘Braemar Edition’ specification, this Range Rover P38 4.0 V8 is a collectible model, and boasts desirable features such as wooden picnic tables and factory rear entertainment. It is a well-cared for car that drives very well, sure to please anyone looking for a retro 4x4 with plenty of style and sophistication..

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